Summit Therapeutics, Inc. · 14 hours ago
Senior Counsel, Employment
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expSummit Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical oncology company focused on improving quality of life through innovative therapies. The Sr. Counsel, Employment will provide practical legal advice on a variety of employment law issues, conduct investigations, and oversee employment litigation while partnering with HR and business leaders to manage risk.
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Responsibilities
Provide legal advice/consultation on matters related to employee, human resources, and employment matters
Draft and review employment related documents such as offer letters, employment contracts, separation agreements, restrictive covenants, employee handbooks, SOPs, and objectives relative to employment law
Partner with HR & the business leaders for business-focused solutions that manage risk
Advise and train managers on employment law issues; such as corrective action, documentation practices, and performance improvement plans
Review and negotiate human resources and employment related agreements, including benefits, ERISA, placement, agency/EOR, and employment agreements
Draft, review, negotiate G&A MSAs, SOWs, and Service Agreements, including Finance, IT, Facilities, and leases
Stay updated on changes in employment law to provide informed advice
Advise on and conduct, as necessary, workplace investigations, terminations, and corrective actions
Partner with HR to develop strategies to mitigate litigation risks and proactively resolve disputes
Advise on the administration, and compliance of retirement benefit plans, such as profit-sharing, 401(k), and welfare benefit plans
Advise on the resolution of compliance issues and other technical matters that arise in the day-to-day administration of employee benefit plans and programs
Manage and oversee employment related claims, litigation, arbitration, agency charges as well as outside counsel
Develop trusted partner relationships with stakeholders
Support global operations with international employment law issues, including cross-border compliance and expatriate assignments
Handle miscellaneous legal tasks or special assignments on an as-needed basis
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, and admitted to a US state bar in good standing
Minimum of 7+ years employment law experience, preferably with a national law firm and/or in-house experience
Experience in defending employment discrimination, EEOC/DOL, and wage and hour claims
Strong knowledge of employment law, HR policies, and compliance
Proven experience in litigation and dispute resolution
Excellent legal research, drafting, and writing skills
Strong negotiation and advocacy skills
Strong organizational and planning skills and meticulous attention to detail
Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and exercise sound commercial and legal judgment
Must be flexible due to rapidly changing business environment for a growth company
Benefits
401(k)
Company
Summit Therapeutics, Inc.
Summit Mission Statement: To build a viable, long-lasting health care organization that assumes full responsibility for designing, developing, trial execution and enrollment, regulatory submission and approval, as well as successful commercialization of patient, physician, caregiver, and societal-friendly medicinal therapy intended to: improve quality of life, increase potential duration of life, and resolve serious medical healthcare needs.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2024 (6)
2023 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.79BKey Investors
CARB-XEurofarmaBiomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)
2025-10-21Post Ipo Equity· $500M
2024-09-11Post Ipo Equity· $235M
2024-06-03Post Ipo Equity· $200M
Leadership Team
Manmeet Soni
Chief Operating Officer and Board Member
Recent News
2025-12-09
2025-12-05
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